As challenging as grief can be, the process of grieving something or someone can help us move past the loss and accept the reality of our new circumstances. In a world transformed by COVID, for example, we’re learning to adjust to a new way of living and let go of our expectations about how things used to function.

The periods of lockdown especially gave many of us time to reflect on what truly matters to us. Taking a pause from jobs, school, social duties, and daily commutes allowed us to reassess our priorities. Is the 30 minute drive to the office worth it? Do we really like this job we’ve been doing for the past five years? Do we like homeschooling our kids or are we ready to send them back?